yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mongbat:
Benchmarks - After using for 12 hours

Just decided to test this rom properly and objectively:

. A bit of background: I'm not so advanced a user, who understands all the terms in rom cooking, just like to tweak things every now and then.

Phone details

Running on KG6, VillainROM 2.4.2, Ninphetamine 2.0.5, OC/UVed Max of 1.6GHz (more details below)

Used titanium backup to remove most of the samsung bloatware and SNS accounts I don't use (left with FB and Twitter)

CPU/Voltages

1600MHz - 1350mV

1400 - 1275

1200 - 1175

1000 - 1075

800 - 975

500 - 875

200 - 800

Linpack

Ran a few times until I could get a consistent result

Single Thread - 70-75

Multi-Thread - 110-120 MFLOPS

Vellamo

1072 after running twice

Quadrant

4429 after running twice
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] zolom:
Anyone knows how to apply this update for the villain 2.4.2 rom? (baksmali)

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] macc2:
Hi guys,

here is a small tutorial for installing JKay's Themes on VR 2.4.2:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1154278

First you need to download the following:

VR 2.4.2 odexer redone posted in this thread somewhere before (http://www.divshare.com/download/15470436-966)

Restore original XXKG6 files from JKay's Thread

Your preferred theme from JKay's Thread (V7)

The theme settings app from JKay's Thread (V7)

I don't need the CRT effect and it has bugs, so i excluded it.

Do a nandroid backup

Reflash VR 2.4.2 to remove all other themes/mods

Install theme settings app

Flash the "odexer"

Wipe cache and dalvik cache (I dont know if its nessessary)

Flash the "restore original XXKG6 files"

Flash the theme

Make your changes in theme settings app

Reinstall your Tweaks from VRTweaks except the ones who change framework or systemui

Enjoy :)

This way worked good for me. I hope it works for you too.

macc
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kahvitahra:
Okay mates!

Thanks to brightidea for his findings!

Here's fixed framework.jar for VR24 ( with OS you find here )

Flash via CWM

http://www.multiupload.com/X1GHDFW6X0
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jer0en72:
Strange battery drain...

Something strange happened last night. I put my phone on the table with 50% battery left and when I came down this morning it was completely drained, usually battery life is great whith this rom and that's why I felt comfortable doing this. I could not even switch it on...

Has any one else experienced this?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ebliss:
Look for rogue apps.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kalpik:
Hey buddy! Can I apply this to my AOSP theme'd VR 2.4? :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kalpik:
Ok, just had a look at the file, and I'm sure I cannot :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kahvitahra:
Pick the version with OS in that link i posted :)

EDIt. I mean this one.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kalpik:
Ah cool! So framework.jar is only responsible for OS! Nice, learn something new everyday :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kahvitahra:
Yeah, 'cause i make APM with only moding android.policy.jar
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] angel of other:
I to have been following that thread with some interest but after i flashed VR24_fixed_framework.zip I seem to have bricked the phone :(

a quick restore via CWM & i'm back in business but has anyone else encountered this issue?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kalpik:
I installed the one with OS, but browser is still laggy :(
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] steslatt:
It works without flashing the odexer, just the restore zip.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kahvitahra:
hmm. wierd because it worked for me. did you try clearing caches?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kahvitahra:
What do you mean by "bricked"?

I allways test these before posting and it worked for me.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] zolom:
Flashed both versions, with and without OS (did wipe cach and dalvik before).

In both cases, phone does not boot (samsung galaxy S II screen forever).

Now I did a full restore (back to the begining).

My phone has the RTL fix and battery mod update from UOT kitchen.

Please advice.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kalpik:
Just tried clearing cache and dalvik cache.. Still same.. Laggy browser :(

FYI: I am on VR fully deodexed, and using the AOSP theme for fully deodexed ROMs!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kahvitahra:
yes.. this mod is for deodexed rom :)

so flash rom again, then theme and then that fix :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kalpik:
Yep, but it isn't working :(
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] angel of other:
by bricked i mean that first time it went past the boot up screen & then the screen was black for almost 10 min before i pulled the battery

after a quick restore I reflashed the zip & again wiped the cache + dalvik-cache.

this time i got stuck at the GS2 bootscreen & it wouldn't go any further.

I'm running an almost stock VR 2.4.2, it's only got the home button & no fully charged notification mods installed
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kahvitahra:
ups. i read that you said odexed...

maybe you could try to flash rom again, then that fix
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kalpik:
Just flashed the framework zip again, and now it works! :D

Thanks :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kahvitahra:
So you are on FULLY deodexed VR? not the one with odexed framework.

Maybe you should try reflashing rom then that fix.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] angel of other:
I am fully deodexed (I waited until someone had written a better fix); this does seem to be a little odd that the ultimate answer to everything is - reflash the rom & then the patch

I shall give this a pass & stick to Dolphin Browser
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kalpik:
Just flash the fix again, I didn't have to flash the entire ROM. Also, make sure /system is mounted in mounts and storage before you flash.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] zolom:
+1

Same problem here
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kahvitahra:
Better fix will be when smali tool is updated.

Ofcourse you don't have to flash anything. I'm just saing that I test these "fixes" etc. what i post by my self and everything worked for me so I doupt that it would not work for you :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kahvitahra:
Scripts should mount system also, but sure there is sometimes problems with that. :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kalpik:
Exactly.. Sometimes /system isn't mounted correctly.. I think that's what happened with me too!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DjLegolas:
the problem is with the RTL fix.

you must apply the fix again on the new framework file.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pelo1986:
What's the best kernel to have long battery life?!

Now I have 2.4.2 and Ninphetamine-2.0.5, but i'm not very happy... :(
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chiggah:
does clockwork mod come with this ROM ? If not how do I install it ?

I changed from Litening 5.0 and that had CWM
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DjLegolas:
not it doesn't, but you can get it by flashing CF-Root kernel, or downloading the APK from the first page, post #4...

or just using this link from that post:

http://xdaforums.com/misc.php?do=showattachments&t=1198334
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chiggah:
nevermind sorted the CWM - Are there drawbacks if i use villainrom 2.4.2 + nimphetamine 2.0.5 ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Htc HD2 Spirit:
Kernel

I want to flash the kernel recommended for bln use. Do i flash this kernel through the cwm app just like i did with cf root if i choose the zip file version?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] nikzDHD:
Yes you may need the tar version though can flash zip via cwm.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] AvRS:
None whatsoever only pro's as you're updating to the latest kernel. End of the day it's personal choice for you to keep up to date and if your current combo is working fine then you may not notice any change but I always like to keep up to date with all fixes etc.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] AvRS:
I've only ever used the zip files for flashing kernels through the CWM app but if it doesn't work for you then use the tar as suggested above.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Piccles:
the one with the unlockable lock screen :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Piccles:
yh, your phone will work really well ::)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] seshmaru:
Villaintheme 0.3.5 is up.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pelo1986:
where is it?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Kaboosey:
1st Page, post #6.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pelo1986:
Is it possibile to see some theme's pictures?!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kwerdenker:
This is not a theme. It's just a template for themers to make their work easier for them. With this they don't have to adapet their themes for every new rom because it changes the necessary files directly on the phone. Metamorph themes use a similar process if I'm not mistaken.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] desean:
Have been waiting for "Disable Increasing Ringtone" tweak to appear on VRTweaks but it hasn't, so decided to search for a KG6 stock-based ROM that has it. Found it in Exynos V4.2 and according to the changelog, it is there thanks to mostyle!

Made into a flashable zip to share. Just flash via CWM to use (backup first to be safe). Tested it myself and it works (theoretically it should work on any KG6 stock-based ROM).

Download from http://mir.cr/1MPEBIGR or http://www.multiupload.com/PYK1KMEA3E

MD5sum (for checking file integrity): 3a8a223bad65437b6925fa5a02a6c0b7

Thanks to mostyle (for the phone.apk) and vincenzo91 (for including in the ROM so that I can find it :p)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] zolom:
A. Do I have to re-flash the 2.4.2 rom again, then apply the framework and after that the RTL?

B. Which framework should be loaded? with or without OS?

C. The RTL fix comes with its framework, will it overrun the revised framework (from step B)?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chiggah:
anyone have screenshots of the themes before i download them ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chiggah:
What methods do I use to backup before switching ROMS ?

My usual procedures are:

1) clear data, cache and zelvik

2) reinstall new rom via sd card zip
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] norpan111:
O...m....g..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] A$h x:
Any chance the deoxdexed stock browser fix posted here will be wrapped into Villain ROM 2.4.3? Pretty please? :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Thor:
Any chance someone could help me with this.

I just did a wipe on my phone(I had VR 2.4.2) And wanted to do a wipe as i had alot of junk on it.

Now for some reason the Phone app is missing.,

I did have the black theme installed which replaced the phone app previously, But i installed that again and that didnit rectify the problem.

Any ideas?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] runedrune:
What launcher are you using?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Just want to reassure everyone about the excellent battery life on this wonderful ROM:

:D

Transmitted from a Galaxy far far away via XDA telepathy.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Thor:
Using Go launcher, Which seems to be working perfectly. But i honestly can't find the phone app anywhere. The link i did have just says the app is not installed.

I do have titanium back up pro and have tried restoring the phone app with that, But that does nothing.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Weird, thats the launcher I am using as well.

Have you tried extracting the Phone.apk from VR zip and pushing it manually?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] lpsi2000:
use search or go back a couple pages and you will see fixes that are already available.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Thor:
Just tried it there, didn't work, While it does say installed successful, It still isnt showing up anywhere on the phone.

This is probably the weirdest problem I have come across, Can't see how doing a wipe would have removed the phone app.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Well, I didn't mean installing it. You have to place it in /system/app then reboot.

Transmitted from a Galaxy far far away via XDA telepathy.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jlevy73:
It didn't fix it for me. It worked for a couple of pages then broke down and got real bad lag.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Thor:
Already a file there, But again, Doesn't seem to work.

also having trouble pasting a file there, Is there permissions i need.

Used Astro file manager, Which won't allow me to paste in that folder.

Sorry for the hassle. I really appreciate the help.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] McCadi:
DUDE how the heck is yours so good? look at mine:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Nebucatnetzer:
I also have a problem with the browser fix. As I mentioned before. I did today a full wipe and tried the fix again but it had the same effect.

Greetz Nebucatnetzer
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Nebucatnetzer:
Try "ES file explorer". It's a basic file explorer with root function. And the best thing it's free.

Greetz Nebucatnetzer
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] QuentinCosta:
...o...m...g... nice answer... in this case S*F* and dont post!

this thread will help you... ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1163285&highlight=stock+browser
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] lpsi2000:
interesting because it has been working for me all afternoon. I have been using the standard browser for the past 6 hours without issues. The fix seems to work for me.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jlevy73:
That is interesting. Glad to hear it's working for you
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] lpsi2000:
really then I will stop posting you do. And you don't know me well enough to make that above statement so watch yourself.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] McCadi:
Whenever I restart my phone and then check my battery usage graph, it always displays a sudden drop in battery life. anyone else getting this?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] steslatt:
BLN works with Gmail, Not with missed calls, not tested with messages yet.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mrxd:
Any chance of getting the ninphetamine thread updated to 2.0.3 and just flash it that way?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Yes, stock Samsung apps don't know about light notifications, as their phones don't have a light...

But google and other ones do :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] killall:
Over on IRC there is a problem with the download, it's not flashing ninpo 2.0.3 or the modem. I would give it an hour or extract the Zimage from the zip and flash (@lenny, happy :))
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] soraxd:
why won't miui apps work here, am I doing something wrong or won't they work on this rom?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] dash7869:
how can i do that? can i use SGS kernel flasher by neldar?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
If you can flash a zImage on the SGS2 using that then yes.

But if it isn't working on SGS2 then it won't work :p
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] steslatt:
I just used CWM app "Flash Kernal"
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] GSO:
MUIU is build against the Cyanogenmod AOSP framework. So probably it doesn't work on samsung based roms
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
That works too :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mb:
LITE version

Mr Pulser... do you tell Gilgamesh automatically that a new version is available so he can make a lite version, or do you recommend that I give him a nudge?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mrxd:
That worked, but i didn't have the CWM app for some reason... had to flash the CF-root KG6, then the zImage from the villain rom zip, oh well, crisis over for now :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kahvitahra:
Hi!

I made my mods for VR2.4

There is 6 different mods. Including APM, CRT, OS and Battery

You find those in here.

Cheers!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] aly19:
any way to customize or deactivate BLN?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mrvirginia:
hopefully now those dudes that kept a 2.3.3 Mms.apk in a 2.3.4 supposed theme/ROM will update. the app changed a little

edit: welp, off to fix my own this time :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] GSO:
This is possible with the BLN app from the market. The paid one has the blink function.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
And it can be disabled for free obviously in the free one :)

2.4.2 is coming, and I might do a minor patch for those just wanting the kernel etc...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] vega5aw:
Still showing KG1 baseband should it be KG6? and ninphet is 2.6.35.11 designgears is that right?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] desean:
Ninphetamine 2.0.4 is out so maybe it is not needed anymore? :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
2.4.2 is now out, along with...

Ninphetamine 2.0.4 kernel, featuring last_kmsg, enabled my Ninpo himself

Fixed kernel flashing mechanism
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Thor:
Ha, Wouldn't you know i had just done it there, Just rebooting the phone now to see if it worked.

brb
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] lpsi2000:
How long did it take to stop working for you? I am wondering if you and I are doing different things. I actually flashed using recovery mode and not the CWM app. Do you want to try it again, someone else in this thread said it worked for them after 3 tries:D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Thor:
Okay, That didnt work either.

Can anyone tell me the best way to installed VillainROM 2.4.2 from scratch.

Should I install it from Odin or use the recovery menu to install the zip file.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pgsl0413:
Just found that the email can't get attachment, in the email list I can see there is a attachment but when I open that email no any attachment showing,, can anybody help me? VillainRom 2.3
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Reboot to recovery, wipe everything (Data, Cache, Dalvik Cache). Install ZIP from SD Card and voila.

Done! :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Thor:
Excellent man, Thanks a million for the help.

Wipe is complete and phone is working perfectly.

Now time to install all my apps again!:D:D:D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] dfube:
Booting up takes quite a bit of battery, and when its plugged in it doesn't charged until Android is booted. I'm going to assume those drops are mostly related to that.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chiggah:
What is the shield icon on top left ? http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=685711&d=1313109625

Is there a battery percentage display that comes with VillainROM 2.4.2 ??

Otherwise what app can i use ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Jeremy:
That would be JuiceDefender. It supposedly helps prolong battery life, but I would not recommend it.

To get percentage display, download the mod via VR Tweaks after installing VR 2.4.2.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chiggah:
Got a link ? Is the link below correct ?

http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php/4570-(updated)-VillainTweaks-v1.3.1-(29-May)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
That is the correct link.

Transmitted from a Galaxy far far away via XDA telepathy.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chiggah:
Not tryign to bag on the mod - I love it especially the battery life

I tried Litening 5.0 yesterday and it seems faster with regards to navigating the phone. Is Litening clocking the phone at a high CPU speed compared to VillainROM ?

It just feels faster with Litening but that's just me

If someone can shed some light on both mods - that'd be great

Running VR 2.4.2 and nimphetamine 2.0.5 with VRTweaks's circlesmod
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] veyka:
Titanium backup for user Apps and system data in green.

There's a program called sms backup + that will sync sms and call log to your gmail account.

Your procedure is correct
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] veyka:
Android polls the battery status not very frequently, think in order of 30mins, and between that it's just guessing, and when it checks if it finds its used more or less battery it will adjust by drops or rises that seem out of place.

This has been answered so many times by many people!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] anupam_luv:
After wiping everythng and installing villainrom 2.4.2 clean... i cant connect to wifi (WEP mode) .... tried many reinstalls, kernel update of 2.0.5 ... but no luck
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] angel of other:
so we're not in a minority; the fix doesn't quite work properly
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DjLegolas:
A. yes.

B. the one you would prefer.

C. about which framework are you talking about?

anyway, i took the framework file and changed it as brightidea wrote.

now i got all of the mods i had (APM, OS, CRT, Battery and RTL) with the browser fix.

please note, if you want to fix it by yourself, you don't need to change the code as brightidea wrote.

see this post to know what should be replaced (the code with the RTL is different then the one brightidea wrote).

if you want, post the framework.jar file an i'll make the fix for you.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] bu2askoor:
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Htc HD2 Spirit:
Thanks matey. Also My battery life isn't particularly good, although in know most times you have to do a few cycles of charging first. What is your setup? Is your battery good?

Any help would be appreciated

Once again thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] esk02k:
Hey guys im sorry to come here with such questions, but after scouring the net i cant turn up any answers. Normally I can sort it out myself.

Just updated from 2.3 to 2.4.2 and i cant get 3g/mobile internet. My wi-fi works fine. Modem is updated and everything.

Someone muttered the letters APN to me but then silence. I simply cant find them.

Can anyone help?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
They are network settings for mobile network. They come from your provider
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] esk02k:
Yea Ive found them in the settings, chosen t-mobile under network operator but still no luck.

My apn list is empty.

Thanks for your quick reply.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Search for your network's APN settings on Google.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] esk02k:
Well nothings worked for me, ive put them in manually, used apn manager from the market and still no internet.

This might be full wipe territory but im hoping not.

Edit : scrap that, went to t-mobile site and put in my phone number and they sent me a configuration file that fixed it. Handy!